{"id":833,"date":"2025-08-25T11:55:57","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T11:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/menopause\/?p=833"},"modified":"2025-09-17T09:55:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T09:55:58","slug":"does-soy-increase-estrogen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/menopause\/does-soy-increase-estrogen\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Soy Increase Estrogen?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"833\" class=\"elementor elementor-833\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c489fe3 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c489fe3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50d901b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"50d901b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16-768x569.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-399\" alt=\"menopause and hair growth\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16-768x569.png 768w, https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16-1024x759.png 1024w, https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85a6d54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85a6d54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"216\">Introduction<\/h3><p data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"591\">Have you ever noticed that in Asian countries such as Japan and China, women often eat soy every day? Interestingly, studies show that these women report fewer severe <strong>menopause symptoms<\/strong>, such as hot <strong>flashes and insomnia<\/strong>, compared to Western women. This sparked the interest of scientists in understanding whether soy has any effect on female hormones, especially estrogen.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b8624e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b8624e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-139407a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"139407a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Soy\u2019s Action on Estrogen<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2495282 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2495282\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cropped-isoflavone.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-515\" alt=\"Soy contains natural compounds called isoflavone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cropped-isoflavone.png 640w, https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cropped-isoflavone-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cropped-isoflavone-150x200.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4089559 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4089559\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af42fb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af42fb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"973\">Soy contains natural compounds called <strong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"676\">isoflavones<\/strong>, also known as <strong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"710\">phytoestrogens<\/strong>. They are named this way because their structure is similar to human estrogen. Once consumed, these isoflavones can attach to estrogen receptors in the body, helping to compensate\u00a0 in a mild way\u00a0 for the natural drop in hormones that occurs during menopause.<\/p><p data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1155\">This means soy does not \u201cproduce estrogen\u201d in the body, but its isoflavones can <strong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1083\">mimic part of its action<\/strong>, bringing natural relief, especially for women in this stage of life.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1193\">Chemical Components Responsible<\/h3><p data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1234\">The three main isoflavones in soy are:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1287\"><li data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1252\"><p data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1252\"><strong data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1250\">Genistein<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1269\"><p data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1269\"><strong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1267\">Daidzein<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1287\"><p data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1287\"><strong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1285\">Glycitein<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1503\">These molecules interact with estrogen receptors, generating a weaker effect compared to natural estrogen. This \u201cgentler version\u201d is what helps balance the body without the stronger impact of hormonal medication.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fe5d91 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2fe5d91\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65b4726 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"65b4726\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Make Soy Milk at Home<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f29b0d2 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f29b0d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec0696d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ec0696d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BLOG-768x569.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-835\" alt=\"soy milk in menopause\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BLOG-768x569.webp 768w, https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BLOG-300x222.webp 300w, https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BLOG-1024x759.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BLOG-150x111.webp 150w, https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BLOG.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92c1d8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92c1d8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1595\">Making soy milk at home is simple and budget-friendly.<\/p><p data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1615\"><strong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1613\">Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1658\"><li data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1634\"><p data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1634\">1 cup soybeans<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1658\"><p data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1658\">1.5 liters of water<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1678\"><strong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1676\">Preparation:<\/strong><\/p><ol data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1945\"><li data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1726\"><p data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1726\">Wash the soybeans and soak for 8\u201312 hours.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1793\"><p data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1793\">Drain and blend the soaked beans with 1 liter of fresh water.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1839\"><p data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1839\">Strain using a thin cloth or fine sieve.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1902\"><p data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1902\">Boil the liquid for 10\u201315 minutes, stirring occasionally.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1945\"><p data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1945\">Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><p data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"2036\">It can be consumed plain, lightly sweetened, or used in smoothies, cakes, and porridge<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-789669e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"789669e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb1b73f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb1b73f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2071\">How to Use Soy in Daily Life<\/h3><p data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2148\">Soy doesn\u2019t have to appear only as milk. You can include it in many forms:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2409\"><li data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2200\"><p data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2200\"><strong data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2180\">Cooked soybeans in salads<\/strong> to boost protein.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2246\"><p data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2246\"><strong data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2222\">Soups and stews<\/strong> with cooked soybeans.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2301\"><p data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2301\"><strong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2264\">Soy burgers<\/strong> made with mashed beans and spices.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2346\"><p data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2346\"><strong data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2324\">Roasted soybeans<\/strong> as a crunchy snack.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2409\"><p data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2409\"><strong data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2372\">Tofu (soybean curd)<\/strong> in salads, stir-fries, or grilled.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10fcc56 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"10fcc56\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5692697 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5692697\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Proven Benefits in Menopause<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d939040 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d939040\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-721faf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"721faf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/28-768x569.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-387\" alt=\"menopause symptoms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/28-768x569.png 768w, https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/28-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/28-1024x759.png 1024w, https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/28.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72e9ff1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72e9ff1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2603\"><p data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2603\"><strong data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2463\">Hot flashes:<\/strong> Isoflavones can reduce hot flash frequency and intensity by about <strong data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2560\">20\u201330% compared to placebo<\/strong>\u00a0 modest, but meaningful for some women.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2713\"><p data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2713\"><strong data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2622\">Cholesterol:<\/strong> Regular soy intake can help <strong data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2685\">slightly lower LDL cholesterol<\/strong> and support heart health.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2857\"><p data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2857\"><strong data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2732\">Bone health:<\/strong> Long-term intake (\u226512 months) of isoflavones, especially genistein, may help <strong data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2830\">reduce bone loss<\/strong> in postmenopausal women.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2970\"><p data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2970\"><strong data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2879\">Mood and sleep:<\/strong> Evidence is mixed. Some women report small improvements, while others see little effect.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd67204 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dd67204\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb42077 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bb42077\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Safety<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a465f8f e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a465f8f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-118e45c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"118e45c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As a food, soy is safe. Foods such as tofu, soy milk, and tempeh are safe even for women with a history of breast cancer. Some studies suggest a protective effect when soy is part of the diet.<\/p><p>Supplements with concentrated isoflavones should be used under medical supervision. If you are taking other medications, such as thyroid medication, <strong>consult your doctor<\/strong> before using soy as a supplement.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-304df53 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"304df53\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6379145 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6379145\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f84fcf4 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f84fcf4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-023b917 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"023b917\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Menopause-and-Anxiety-768x569.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-634\" alt=\"menopause and mnxiety\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Menopause-and-Anxiety-768x569.webp 768w, https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Menopause-and-Anxiety-300x222.webp 300w, https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Menopause-and-Anxiety-1024x759.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Menopause-and-Anxiety-150x111.webp 150w, https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Menopause-and-Anxiety.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0982e83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0982e83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Soy<\/strong> is not a &#8220;<strong>natural hormone<\/strong>,&#8221; but its isoflavones can act similarly to estrogen, offering gentle and safe support for many women during menopause. Regular consumption of soy-based foods such as soy milk, tofu, tempeh, or whole beans can help reduce hot flashes, promote heart, cholesterol, and bone health, and provide valuable fiber and protein.<\/p><p>Results vary from woman to woman, and soy is not a substitute for medical treatment when menopausal symptoms are severe. Still, as part of a balanced diet, soy can be a natural and versatile ally for navigating this phase with greater comfort, energy, and health.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b274481 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b274481\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da532e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da532e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4047\">Scientific References<\/h4><ol data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4490\"><li data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4222\"><p data-start=\"4051\" data-end=\"4222\">Messina M, Rogero MM, Fisberg M, et al. <strong data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4151\">Health effects of soy protein and isoflavones in humans.<\/strong> <em data-start=\"4152\" data-end=\"4160\">J Nutr<\/em>. 2022;152(10):2425\u20132455. <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4186\" data-end=\"4220\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/jn\/nxac150<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4223\" data-end=\"4490\"><p data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4490\">Franco OH, Chowdhury R, Troup J, Voortman T, Kunutsor S, Kavousi M, Oliver-Williams C, Muka T. <strong data-start=\"4321\" data-end=\"4417\">Use of plant-based therapies and menopausal symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis.<\/strong> <em data-start=\"4418\" data-end=\"4424\">JAMA<\/em>. 2016;315(23):2554\u20132563. <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4450\" data-end=\"4488\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1001\/jama.2016.8012<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60fb2ec e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"60fb2ec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-557a2b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"557a2b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Researched and written by: Vilma Mendon\u00e7a &#8211; Pharmacist<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Have you ever noticed that in Asian countries such as Japan and China, women often eat soy every day? Interestingly, studies show that these women report fewer severe menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes and insomnia, compared to Western women. This sparked the interest of scientists in understanding whether soy has any effect on female hormones, especially estrogen. Soy\u2019s Action on Estrogen Soy contains natural compounds called isoflavones, also known as phytoestrogens. They are named this way because their structure is similar to human estrogen. Once consumed, these isoflavones can attach to estrogen receptors in the body, helping to compensate\u00a0 in a mild way\u00a0 for the natural drop in hormones that occurs during menopause. This means soy does not \u201cproduce estrogen\u201d in the body, but its isoflavones can mimic part of its action, bringing natural relief, especially for women in this stage of life. Chemical Components Responsible The three main isoflavones in soy are: Genistein Daidzein Glycitein These molecules interact with estrogen receptors, generating a weaker effect compared to natural estrogen. This \u201cgentler version\u201d is what helps balance the body without the stronger impact of hormonal medication. How to Make Soy Milk at Home Making soy milk at home is simple and budget-friendly. Ingredients: 1 cup soybeans 1.5 liters of water Preparation: Wash the soybeans and soak for 8\u201312 hours. Drain and blend the soaked beans with 1 liter of fresh water. Strain using a thin cloth or fine sieve. Boil the liquid for 10\u201315 minutes, stirring occasionally. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. It can be consumed plain, lightly sweetened, or used in smoothies, cakes, and porridge How to Use Soy in Daily Life Soy doesn\u2019t have to appear only as milk. You can include it in many forms: Cooked soybeans in salads to boost protein. Soups and stews with cooked soybeans. Soy burgers made with mashed beans and spices. Roasted soybeans as a crunchy snack. Tofu (soybean curd) in salads, stir-fries, or grilled. Proven Benefits in Menopause Hot flashes: Isoflavones can reduce hot flash frequency and intensity by about 20\u201330% compared to placebo\u00a0 modest, but meaningful for some women. Cholesterol: Regular soy intake can help slightly lower LDL cholesterol and support heart health. Bone health: Long-term intake (\u226512 months) of isoflavones, especially genistein, may help reduce bone loss in postmenopausal women. Mood and sleep: Evidence is mixed. Some women report small improvements, while others see little effect. Safety As a food, soy is safe. Foods such as tofu, soy milk, and tempeh are safe even for women with a history of breast cancer. Some studies suggest a protective effect when soy is part of the diet. Supplements with concentrated isoflavones should be used under medical supervision. If you are taking other medications, such as thyroid medication, consult your doctor before using soy as a supplement. Conclusion Soy is not a &#8220;natural hormone,&#8221; but its isoflavones can act similarly to estrogen, offering gentle and safe support for many women during menopause. Regular consumption of soy-based foods such as soy milk, tofu, tempeh, or whole beans can help reduce hot flashes, promote heart, cholesterol, and bone health, and provide valuable fiber and protein. Results vary from woman to woman, and soy is not a substitute for medical treatment when menopausal symptoms are severe. Still, as part of a balanced diet, soy can be a natural and versatile ally for navigating this phase with greater comfort, energy, and health. Scientific References Messina M, Rogero MM, Fisberg M, et al. Health effects of soy protein and isoflavones in humans. J Nutr. 2022;152(10):2425\u20132455. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/jn\/nxac150 Franco OH, Chowdhury R, Troup J, Voortman T, Kunutsor S, Kavousi M, Oliver-Williams C, Muka T. Use of plant-based therapies and menopausal symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA. 2016;315(23):2554\u20132563. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1001\/jama.2016.8012 Researched and written by: Vilma Mendon\u00e7a &#8211; Pharmacist<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":503,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[201,203,202,205,204,206],"class_list":["post-833","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-highlights","tag-does-soy-increase-estrogen","tag-how-much-soy-isoflavones-to-menopause","tag-menopause-soy-isoflavones","tag-soy-menopause-supplement","tag-soy-milk-in-menopause","tag-soy-products-menopause"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How Much Soy Isoflavones to Take for Menopause Relief - Menopause Health &amp; Natural Solutions for Women Over 45<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore how much soy isoflavones to take for menopause relief and discover their effects on hot flashes and insomnia.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/mariahchic.com\/menopause\/does-soy-increase-estrogen\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How Much Soy Isoflavones to Take for Menopause Relief - Menopause Health &amp; 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